Get the Most Out of an Open Event: Our Top Tips

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Get the Most Out of an Open Event: Our Top Tips

Ready to get a taste of College life? Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity to explore our campuses, chat with our experienced staff, and dive deeper into the courses you’re interested in. Don’t miss out — register now!

Event Dates to Choose From:

Thursday 10 October, 4-8pm

Wednesday 20 November, 4-8pm

Wednesday 19 March, 5-7pm (Adult and Higher Technical Education only)

Wednesday 23 April, 4-7pm

City Centre Locations to Explore:

Centre for Creative Industries

Hele Building

Laurence Building

Maths and Science Centre

Ted Wragg Building

Digital and Data Centre (Institute of Technology)

Centre for Music and Performance

Tower Building

Victoria Yard

Sports Hall

Victoria House

Specialist Sites:

Technology Centre (Monkerton)

Construction Centre (Digby & Sowton)

With so many options to choose from, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But don’t worry! We’ve got six tips to help you make the most out of your Open Event.

An Arts student in our CCI building. — **Check the Programme**
Once you’ve pre-registered, you’ll receive one of three programmes tailored to our city centre or specialist sites. These will be sent out the week of the event, so make sure to give it a read before you arrive. It’ll include maps, activities, and locations—helping you pinpoint where to go for the courses that interest you.

A student outside our Hele Road building. — **Plan Ahead for Travel**
The roads can be busy, and parking is limited – plus, there’s no parking available on our College sites. We recommend using public transport if possible and allowing extra time to park. Planning ahead means you can arrive calm, collected, and ready to explore.

A student speaks with a member of our College Advice Team — **Find Support When You Need It** Our friendly Welcome Team, dressed in blue, will be on-site to answer any of your questions. For more detailed guidance, head to the Student Services and Experience Hub in the Hele Road building. They can help with travel, financial support, tutorial support, and more.

A Construction student at our Construction centre. — **Stay Open to New Courses**
Even if you have your heart set on a course, stay open to new possibilities. If something else catches your eye, ask the Welcome Team where to go for more details. It’s your chance to explore every option!

Two students laugh in a classroom — **Take a Break**
Feeling overwhelmed? Most of our locations have cafés offering complimentary refreshments. Grab a cup of coffee, take a breather, and map out your next stop.

**Don’t Forget the School Leavers’ Guide** Make sure to pick up a School Leavers’ guide during the event. It’s a handy reference that covers all the course details, so you can double-check everything before you leave.

Register Now

If you haven’t already signed up for one of our Open Events, then sign up today. Can’t attend in person? No problem! Contact our College Advice Team at 01392 400 600 or via email at cat@exe-coll.ac.uk for personalised advice.

Make the most of your visit, and we’ll see you there!